Kolby Kates

Kolby Kates is an experienced logistics professional currently serving as a Logistics Manager at Ryder System, Inc. since July 2024. Prior to this role, Kolby was the Manager of Truckload Pricing and Procurement at Cardinal Logistics Management from October 2023 to July 2024. Previous positions include Financial Analyst and Pricing Analyst at CargoBarn Inc., and Regional Brokerage Team Lead, Account Manager, and Transportation Solutions Representative at Veritiv Corporation. Kolby began a career in logistics with an internship at Coyote Logistics and has foundational experience from a managerial role at Chick-fil-A. Kolby holds a degree from Parker College of Business-Georgia Southern University and graduated from Alpharetta High School.